2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · NA53 ADX
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 230,995 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NA53 ADX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/01/2026
- 230,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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NA53 ADX Mileage History
- 11/01/2023197,413 mi
- 09/01/2024211,348 mi+13,935 mi
- 10/01/2024211,403 mi+55 mi
- 10/01/2025223,914 mi+12,511 mi
- 09/01/2026230,995 mi+7,081 mi
Average of roughly 11,210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NA53 ADX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (NA53 ADX) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”.
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